Kameron Kennedy Fitness Centers Guide on Preventing Injuries

Kameron Kennedy Fitness Center’s Guide on Preventing Injuries Image Source: www. thebluediamondgallery. com

Ways to help prevent injuries Get a coach/Personal Trainer Warm up Cross Train Be smart about your training Wear proper workout attire Eat a balanced diet and hydrate Add strength training and core work to your routine Listen to your body with rest and recovery

Coach/Personal Trainer • • • Sets well structured exercises Can help establish lifetime exercise habits Offers experience and proper training Get the most out of workouts Become more knowledgeable on the common catalysts of injury This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Different ways of warming up • Jump rope for 2 -3 mins Image Source: www. bestjumpropeguide. com • 50 jumping jacks • Pull ups/Push ups • 20 body weight squats Image Source: www. aliexpress. com Image Source: www. life. spartan. com

Benefits of cross training • Reduces injuries caused by repetitive strain • Conditions the entire body • Alternating the way muscles are used while others rest • Reduces the amount of stress on weight bearing joints • Helps reduce or reverse muscle imbalances This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Training Smart • Mix It Up – changing routine can help evenly tone the body • Focus on your Form • Fuel Up • Drop Sets • Have Daily Fitness Habits This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

Proper Workout Attire • Moisture-Wicking Clothing • Clothing That Fits • No Cologne/Perfume • No Slides/Flip Flops • No Jewelry This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BYNC-ND

Hydration and a Balanced Diet • • • This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC Helps Build Muscle Help move and flex muscles Lubricate and cushion joints Protect sensitive tissues Cramp less

Strength Training and Core • • Strengthen muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones Strengthen the muscles designed as stabilizers Helps keep the body in proper alignment Protects bones and joints when upon impact

Listen to Body – Rest and Recover • • • Helps you know what and what not to do Know what sounds/feels normal Rest is needed so muscles can repair themselves Time is the best way to recover Doing nothing may be the easiest thing to do! This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND